[(ASSESSMENT OF RISK FOR ARBOVIRUS INFECTIONS IN RUSSIA)]

Area of Science:

• Medical Entomology
• Public Health
• Infectious Diseases

Background:

• Arbovirus disease incidence and geographical spread are rapidly increasing globally.
• Russian regions, particularly the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus, are identified as vulnerable.
• Key arbovirus vectors, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, have been detected in these vulnerable areas.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the growing threat of arbovirus diseases in Russia.
• To emphasize the need for developing targeted control programs.
• To underscore the importance of considering vector-specific biology in program design.

Main Methods:

• Review of arbovirus disease trends and vector distribution data.
• Identification of key arbovirus vectors and their habitats.
• Analysis of biological characteristics of relevant mosquito species.

Main Results:

• Significant increase in arbovirus disease incidence and geographical expansion noted.
• Presence of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus confirmed on the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus.
• Vulnerability of certain Russian areas to vector-borne diseases established.

Conclusions:

• Elaboration of effective control programs is crucial for ensuring Russia's biological safety.
• Control strategies must be tailored to the specific biological features of each vector.
• Proactive measures are necessary to mitigate the risks associated with arbovirus expansion.